Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup salsa, prepared med or hot chunk
2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 cl garlic, crushed
1/3 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cup hot cooked rice
1 cilantro sprigs (opt)
1 lime, quartered (opt)
Directions
Trim fat from beef. Cut beef into 1 1/4" pieces. in Dutch oven,
heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and
brown evenly, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir salsa,
sugar, soy sauce, and garlic into beef. Bring to a boil; reduce heat
to low. Cover tight and simmer 1 hour.
Remove cover; continue cooking, uncovered 30 minutes longer or until
beef is tender. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and lime
juice. Spoon beef mixture over rice. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and
lime quarters if desired.
Source: Miami Herald, 3/7/96
Servings: 4 servings
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